A minimum of 46 hours

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following. To be considered for our doctoral program, we: recommend that applicants’ undergraduate GPA be at least a 3.0 and that applicants have at least two years of teaching; require all applicants to have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an area of language and/or literacy education, or a related field; and require international applicants score at least a score of 100 on the TOEFL test, with a minimum score of 26 in speaking and 25 in writing; score at least a score of 7.5 on the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 8 in speaking and 7.0 in writing; and demonstrate proficiency with two languages as evidenced by a bachelor’s degree in English linguistics and literature OR a master’s degree where English was the medium of instruction.

While completing your Graduate School application, include the required documents listed below. For anyone applying for Fall 2024 matriculation, GRE scores are no longer required. Statement of Purpose that includes the emphasis area of your doctoral studies (English Education, Literacies and Children’s Literature, or TESOL or World Language Education) Current resume or CV TOEFL or IELTS scores (required for international applicants) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended Three (3) letters of recommendation Writing sample of no more than 20 pages Fall semester is the only admissions term in which funding is awarded each year. Funding consideration will be given to students who apply for Fall matriculation by January 1. Deadline To Apply Third Friday in January (for students starting in Fall, Spring, or Summer)

Choose 4 course(s) from the following:

Research methodology courses

*For students on a teaching assistantship

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Graduates typically become tenure track or clinical faculty in intensive research and/or teaching public higher education institutions or private universities. Other career opportunities for our graduates include working in leadership positions in schools or school districts, working for NSF, leading non-profit organizations, or becoming award-winning children’s literature authors.

The MFE COE offers yearly merit- and need-based graduate scholarships: https://coe.uga.edu/students/financial-aid/ The department also nominates students for yearly Graduate School and external scholarships. Students also are encouraged to seek outside fellowships and scholarships (e.g., SREB Dissertation Fellowships, Spencer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship).

Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities outside of Athens, when appropriate and in consultation with their committees.

Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities when such opportunities facilitate their professional development.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The Dept. Of Language and Literacy Education (and Graduate School) have funds available to defray travel expenses for students who present their research. Students also are encouraged to write grant proposals to help fund their research and to develop grant-writing skills. Students have a chance to learn how to manage a scholarly journal through our student-led Journal of Language and Literacy Education and create and run a one- or two-day scholarly conference.

Language and Literacy Education Graduate Student Organization (LLEGO) Journal of Language and Literacy Education (JoLLE) International Association of Reading Graduate Students (IARGS)

Ed.S. in Education with an emphasis in English Education M.Ed. in English Education MAT in English Education